“The arts sector has learned to never take anything for granted”
As normal life in Ireland slowly returns after 18 months of forced lockdown, one of the most heartfelt greetings will undoubtedly be extended until the live theater reappears.
, the modern classic by playwright Brian Friel, is the first major dramatic presentation for a live audience in Cork since the restrictions were relaxed, and will take place at the Opera House from October 5-16.
âStrangely enough, the reason I answered the question so easily and quickly was that I had been to see a superb production of the play at the Cork Opera in the same year,â says Geoff.

It highlights actors / writers who write and perform their own work emerging at the turn of the millennium in response to the lack of work available for actors.